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Sane vs Sleek - What's the difference?

sane | sleek |

As adjectives the difference between sane and sleek

is that sane is being in a healthy condition; not deranged; acting rationally while sleek is having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy.

As an adverb sleek is

with ease and dexterity.

As a verb sleek is

to make smooth or glossy; to polish or cause to be attractive.

As a noun sleek is

that which makes smooth; varnish.

sane

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; acting rationally.
    • a sane mind
  • Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge the effect of one's actions in an ordinary manner.
    • a sane person
  • Rational; reasonable; sensible.
    • Try to go to bed at a sane time before your exams.

    Antonyms

    * insane * crazy * unbalanced

    Related terms

    * compos mentis

    Anagrams

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    sleek

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy.
    • sleek hair
  • * Dryden
    • So sleek her skin, so faultless was her make.
  • Not rough or harsh.
  • * Milton
    • Those rugged names to our like mouths grow sleek .

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (dated) With ease and dexterity.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make smooth or glossy; to polish or cause to be attractive.

    • Noun

    (-)
  • That which makes smooth; varnish.

    • Anagrams

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